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Isla Blanca State Park Surf Forecast, Texas

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Isla Blanca State Park surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
6.05s
Wind
14mph
SE / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.3ft @ 6sESE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor conditions with 14mph SSE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 18mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|14-18mph SSE
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor with strong SSE wind at 20mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|20-23mph SSE
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Isla Blanca State Park Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Summer

Isla Blanca State Park offers mellow, rolling beach breaks along the southern Texas coast near South Padre Island, making it an ideal spot for beginners and intermediate surfers. The sandy bottom provides forgiving waves that are typically small to waist-high, with the best conditions arriving during summer swells when tropical storms and gulf winds generate consistent groundswell. This relatively uncrowded park break is perfect for those learning to surf or looking for a peaceful session away from busier nearby beaches.

Strong currentsShallow sandbarsOccasional undertow

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Isla Blanca State Park Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Isla Blanca State Park?
The current wave height at Isla Blanca State Park is 2-3ft with a 6.05s swell period. Wind is SE at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Isla Blanca State Park surf forecast?
Our Isla Blanca State Park forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Isla Blanca State Park?
The current breaking wave height at Isla Blanca State Park is 2-3ft, produced by a 4.3ft ESE wind swell swell at 6s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Isla Blanca State Park?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Isla Blanca State Park is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.